After you lodge your application

Interview requirements

If you are requested to attend an interview you must bring your passport and all outstanding documentation with you. Your application will be assessed at the interview, and where possible, a decision will be made.

Invitation to comment

If another person gives the department information that could result in you being refused a visa, the department will give you an opportunity to comment on the information. You will need to comment by a set date.

Note: If you are applying for a Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) you must also inform the department if you and your fiancé(e) marry before a decision is made on your visa application, so that the department can change your application to that of a Partner visa.

If you marry your fiancé(e) after you have lodged your application for a Prospective Marriage visa, but before you are granted the visa, you can change your application to that of a Partner visa at no extra charge. To do this, you must:

immediately send written notification of your marriage to the department's office or Australian mission processing your application

provide a certified copy of the extract from the relevant marriage registry office

provide a written request that, due to your marriage, you wish to withdraw your application for this visa and that you wish to change your application to that of a Partner visa.

Visa decision

If the visa is
approved, you will receive a letter from the relevant immigration office providing: